Accounting Manager in Atlanta, Georgia at NorthPoint Search Group

Who: A well-established professional services firm with approximately 15–20 employees and $6 million in annual revenue is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager.

What: Manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, project invoicing, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close using QuickBooks.

When: This is an immediate need with interviews taking place right away and a preference for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Where: Sandy Springs, GA.

Why: The organization is navigating an ownership transition and needs an experienced accounting professional to ensure continuity and take ownership of the accounting function.

Office Environment: This is a full-time, in-office opportunity within a small, collaborative professional services organization.

Salary: Target compensation is approximately $90,000 annually if the position converts to permanent employment.

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for an immediate contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent position. This individual will serve as the primary accounting resource for the organization and manage the accounting function from day-to-day transactions through month-end close.

A significant portion of this role involves project accounting, job costing, and monthly invoicing for approximately 70–100 projects. The ideal candidate has experience in a project-driven professional services environment and is comfortable independently managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

• Manage the full accounting cycle using QuickBooks.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Process payroll for approximately 15–20 employees using QuickBooks assisted payroll.

• Manage monthly billing for approximately 70–100 projects.

• Gather and review project information to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

• Maintain job costing and project accounting records.

• Perform month-end close activities and account reconciliations.

• Prepare and post journal entries.

• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.

• Provide accounting and financial information to management as needed.

• Handle limited HR and administrative responsibilities.

• Maintain accounting continuity throughout the organization's transition.

• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong hands-on QuickBooks experience.

• Experience with AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, general ledger accounting, and month-end close.

• Strong job costing and project accounting experience.

• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or a similar project-based professional services environment is strongly preferred.

• Ability to independently manage the accounting function of a small organization.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable handling both transactional accounting and higher-level accounting responsibilities.

• CPA is a plus but not required.

This position is expected to begin on a contract basis with the possibility of converting to permanent employment. If converted to permanent, anticipated benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and 15 days of paid vacation.

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